Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center

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Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center We are a NAEYC Accredited, Reggio Emilia inspired Early Learning School and Museum that offer inten
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Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is a hands-on, interactive Early Learning School with a full day, full year NAEYC accredited infant toddler mixed age program and School Readiness, NAEYC accredited, Reggio-Emilia Inspired Preschool Program. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation and a division of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol. Imagine Nation has re-imagined how we work with children in our Museum Studios. We now offer intentional facilitator led experiences rather than self-exploration within the museum. This provides the opportunity to expand educational experiences and create meaningful family engagement. Our new programming includes a variety of workshops as well as community outreach, field trips, birthday parties, and family event opportunities.

🐷💋 LAST WEEK OF KISS-A-PIG IS HERE! 💋🐷Another week, another chance to send someone you know snout-to-snout with a pig! O...
10/12/2026

🐷💋 LAST WEEK OF KISS-A-PIG IS HERE! 💋🐷

Another week, another chance to send someone you know snout-to-snout with a pig! Our candidates are raising money for a great cause, and YOU get to help decide who puckers up! 😂

Meet the brave faces in this year’s PIG Pen:
🐽 Jay Porrini, Liberty Recycling and our defending champion!
🐽 April Tibbetts, Family Roots Produce Market
🐽 Bob Frazee, Thomaston Savings Bank
🐽 Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, City of Bristol
🐽 Jennifer St. John, Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative
🐽 Kevin McCauley, City of Bristol Registrar of Voters
🐽 Megan Fields, Ray’s CARSTAR
🐽 Mike Higgins, Principal of Bristol Eastern High School
🐽 Patti Phillippi, Henderson & Goslee Family Dentistry
🐽 “Scuba Stan” Stickney, McGill Hose & Coupling
🐽 Taylor Losey, SpareTime Bristol
🐽 Tony D’Amato, D’Amato Construction
🐽 Whit Betts, Former State Representative

Will Jay defend his title, or will someone else be bringing home the bacon? That’s up to you! 🏆

Every donation supports the children and programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol and Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center. A little friendly competition can make a BIG difference! 💙

🗳️ Vote online at www.BBGC.org/kiss-a-pig or submit a ballot with cash or check.
Cast your votes, share this post, and tell us who YOU want to see kiss the pig! 👇

A reminder for our Imagine Nation families and visitors: both the Museum and Early Learning School will be closed on Mon...
10/11/2026

A reminder for our Imagine Nation families and visitors: both the Museum and Early Learning School will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

This day offers an opportunity to spark curiosity, share stories, and help children learn about the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Thank you for planning ahead! 💛

Little hands making a difference for our neighbors! 🥕💚As part of our Hands Up for Kindness program, our children worked ...
10/09/2026

Little hands making a difference for our neighbors! 🥕💚

As part of our Hands Up for Kindness program, our children worked with Chef Natassia to cut carrots and celery during their culinary arts classes. They packed the veggies, dip, and a cheese stick into snack bags to donate to our neighbors at Agape House, a resource for people experiencing homelessness in Bristol.

We’re proud to see our children learning that even small acts of kindness can help others!

Thank you to The Broad View Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation for partnering with Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center on Hands Up for Kindness!

📣 A quick scheduling reminder for our Imagine Nation families and visitors!Both the Museum and Early Learning School wil...
10/08/2026

📣 A quick scheduling reminder for our Imagine Nation families and visitors!

Both the Museum and Early Learning School will observe a half day on Friday, October 9, closing at 12:30 PM for all-staff training.

We will also be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Thank you for planning ahead and giving our team time to learn and grow together! 💛

🌟 Our very own Ms. Hillary is September’s Shining Staff honoree!Walk into her two-year-old classroom, and you’ll see why...
10/07/2026

🌟 Our very own Ms. Hillary is September’s Shining Staff honoree!

Walk into her two-year-old classroom, and you’ll see why. From creative activities that spark curiosity to the warm welcome she gives children and families, Hillary makes every day special for our little learners.

For more than five years, she has shared her love of teaching and been someone her teammates can count on. We’re so lucky to have her in our Imagine Nation family! 💛

Leave a little love for Ms. Hillary in the comments! 👏

🐷💋 WEEK 5 OF KISS-A-PIG IS HERE! 💋🐷A new week, another chance to send someone you know snout-to-snout with a pig! Our ca...
10/04/2026

🐷💋 WEEK 5 OF KISS-A-PIG IS HERE! 💋🐷

A new week, another chance to send someone you know snout-to-snout with a pig! Our candidates are raising money for a great cause, and YOU get to help decide who puckers up! 😂

Meet the brave faces in this year’s PIG Pen:

🐽 Jay Porrini, Liberty Recycling and our defending champion!
🐽 April Tibbetts, Family Roots Produce Market
🐽 Bob Frazee, Thomaston Savings Bank
🐽 Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, City of Bristol
🐽 Jennifer St. John, Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative
🐽 Kevin McCauley, City of Bristol Registrar of Voters
🐽 Megan Fields, Ray’s CARSTAR
🐽 Mike Higgins, Principal of Bristol Eastern High School
🐽 Patti Phillippi, Henderson & Goslee Family Dentistry
🐽 “Scuba Stan” Stickney, McGill Hose & Coupling
🐽 Taylor Losey, SpareTime Bristol
🐽 Tony D’Amato, D’Amato Construction
🐽 Whit Betts, Former State Representative

Will Jay defend his title, or will someone else be bringing home the bacon? That’s up to you! 🏆

Every donation supports the children and programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol and Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center. A little friendly competition can make a BIG difference! 💙

🗳️ Vote online at www.BBGC.org/kiss-a-pig or submit a ballot with cash or check.

Cast your votes, share this post, and tell us who YOU want to see kiss the pig! 👇🐷

Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses… or in this case, the mums! 🌼💛Violet took a moment to enjoy the flow...
10/02/2026

Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses… or in this case, the mums! 🌼💛

Violet took a moment to enjoy the flowers on her way into school this morning at Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, and we couldn’t resist sharing this sweet moment!

Thank you to The Bristol Garden Club for donating these beautiful mums and giving our little learners one more reason to pause, explore, and smile. 🍂

We’re lucky to have neighbors like Agape House! 💛In honor of National Good Neighbor Day on Monday, we’re sharing our app...
09/30/2026

We’re lucky to have neighbors like Agape House! 💛

In honor of National Good Neighbor Day on Monday, we’re sharing our appreciation for our neighbors and friends at Agape House, who provide resources and support for individuals experiencing homelessness right here in our community.

At Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, we’re grateful for this relationship and our shared commitment to caring for those around us.

Thank you, Agape House, for being wonderful neighbors and for all you do for our community! 🏡💕

Music, art, animals, and so much more! 🎶🎨🐢Learning and play were everywhere on Saturday as we celebrated Worldwide Day o...
09/28/2026

Music, art, animals, and so much more! 🎶🎨🐢

Learning and play were everywhere on Saturday as we celebrated Worldwide Day of Play at Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center! From making music and creating art to meeting our animal friends, children and families explored, discovered, and had so much fun together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We loved seeing curious minds and big imaginations at work, reminding us just how much children learn through play. 💛

Ruby and Mary Olivia took a trip to Burlington Library! 🐢🦔Ms. Kelley, our Museum Educator, brought a story and two speci...
09/27/2026

Ruby and Mary Olivia took a trip to Burlington Library! 🐢🦔

Ms. Kelley, our Museum Educator, brought a story and two special friends for a morning of animal discovery! Children met Ruby, our Red-Footed Tortoise, and our newest animal friend, Mary Olivia the Hedgehog. Their curious questions made the visit even more fun!

Thank you to the James R. Parker Trust and the Burlington Community Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation for the generous grant supporting this outreach program! 💛

Want to meet our animal friends? Visit the Wildlife Studio at Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center! www.imaginenation.org

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1 Pleasant Street
Bristol, CT
06010

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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